Improving something doesn’t mean it didn’t contain good attributes prior, it just means it’s worth putting more time and effort into. The most important thing you can focus on while writing is just that—writing.

I think the word ambition often conjures up images of hustle and sacrifice, of people racing to the top without stopping to breathe. I’m learning that ambition can look softer than that. It can look like setting boundaries, prioritizing rest, or staying true to yourself even when the world pushes you to conform.